Commercial Electrical Code Compliance & Corrections in Glendale
From Brand Boulevard storefronts and office towers to the industrial corridors along San Fernando Road, Glendale businesses rely on safe, compliant electrical systems to operate without interruptions. Shaffer Construction, Inc. specializes in Commercial Electrical Code Compliance & Corrections tailored to Glendale's building stock and inspection expectations, helping owners, managers, and tenants pass inspections, avoid fines, and protect people and property. Whether you're opening a new tenant space near the Americana at Brand, modernizing lighting controls in an older strip center on Colorado Street, or resolving violations before a Fire Department walk-through, our licensed electricians deliver fast, precise corrections that meet the latest California and City of Glendale standards—on your schedule and with minimal downtime.
Our Work
Benefits
Future-Ready Electrical Standards
We correct today’s violations while preparing your system for tomorrow. Our team designs updates with scalable panels and spare capacity, installs smart lighting control platforms (e.g., Lutron Vive, nLight, or similar), provisions circuits for EV charging in parking areas, and adds monitoring-ready metering. Where appropriate, we incorporate surge protection, networked emergency lighting testing, and labeled one-line diagrams so future tenants and facility staff can expand safely without rework.
Permits and Local Regulations
Shaffer Construction navigates the City of Glendale Building and Safety Division permit process and coordinates inspections to minimize disruption. We correct to the 2022 California Electrical Code (based on NEC 2020), California Building Code life-safety requirements, CALGreen, and 2022 Title 24 Part 6 energy standards. For workplaces, we incorporate NFPA 70E arc-flash labeling and safe work practices. Our documentation includes updated panel schedules, load calculations, and acceptance testing, where required.
Expertise That Inspires Trust
We use listed, code-compliant materials: copper THHN/THWN-2 conductors in EMT, NEMA 3R/4X enclosures outdoors, weatherproof fittings, anti-oxidant on aluminum terminations, properly torqued lugs, and color-coded phase identification. We correct grounding and bonding with new grounding electrode conductors, bonding bushings, and equipment grounding jumpers. Where needed, we add fault-current and arc-flash hazard labels to gear and megger-test critical circuits to verify insulation integrity before turnover.
Customized Compliance Solutions
Every Glendale property is different. We begin with an on-site assessment, review existing one-line diagrams (or create them), photograph violations, and map circuits. We then produce a correction plan with material specs, phasing to avoid business disruption, and details for Title 24 controls or life-safety upgrades. For occupied spaces—retail on Brand, restaurants in Montrose, or clinics near Wilson Terrace—we schedule after-hours or phased work and coordinate with property management and security.
What We Offer
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit in Glendale for small electrical corrections like adding GFCI receptacles?+
Many minor corrections can be performed under an over-the-counter electrical permit, but permit requirements depend on scope. Device-for-device swaps typically require a simple permit; panel changes, service work, and major lighting retrofits usually need plan review. We confirm with Glendale’s Building and Safety Division, pull the appropriate permit, and align inspections to your schedule.
How fast can you resolve violations for a pending lease or Fire Department walk-through?+
We can typically assess within 24–48 hours and complete most correction scopes in 1–5 days, depending on parts and access. If permits are required, minor over-the-counter permits are quick; plan-check items average 2–3 weeks. We prioritize life-safety items immediately, coordinate after-hours work, and provide interim documentation for your leasing team if needed.
Can you work after hours to avoid interrupting retail or clinic operations?+
Yes. We routinely schedule evening or early morning shifts along Brand Boulevard, in medical suites, and in food service spaces. Our correction plans are phased to keep critical areas operational. We also coordinate with property management for access, elevator reservations, and any required security escorts to ensure a smooth, quiet process.
What are the most common code violations you find in Glendale retail and office spaces?+
Frequent issues include unlabeled panels and blocked working clearances, missing GFCI protection at break rooms and rooftops, nonfunctional or inadequate emergency/exit lighting, unsealed fire-rated penetrations, unsupported or damaged conduits, and noncompliant lighting controls under Title 24. We also find extension cords used as permanent wiring and aging switchgear without proper fault-current or arc-flash labeling.
Our building is historic or near the Alex Theatre—does that change the approach?+
Historic facades and interiors often require concealed routing, minimal surface conduit, and careful coordination to preserve finishes. We work with owners and inspectors to select low-visibility solutions and listed firestop systems. When controls or fixtures are upgraded for Title 24, we propose aesthetics that match the space while delivering compliance and energy savings.
Will Glendale Water & Power require a service upgrade if we add EV chargers or new HVAC?+
Possibly. We perform load calculations to determine available capacity and coordinate with Glendale Water & Power for transformer and meter requirements. If an upgrade is required, we’ll prepare one-line diagrams, panel schedules, and service equipment specs, and phase the work to limit downtime. Often, strategic load management or dedicated feeders can avoid a full service change.
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